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For most of us, hearing about a book which purports to teach us “How to” read the Bible usually presents two possibilities: a basic introduction to the organization of the Christian scriptures, such as a Bible handbook; the type of thing we might give to a new believer; or an introduction to the idea of Biblical interpretation, or what is called hermeneutics. In How the Bible Actually Works: In Which I Explain How an Ancient, Ambiguous, and Diverse Book Leads…

Here are some responses to “We’re not being fed”: You are comparing your pastor to messages you hear on Christian television or podcasts I don’t understand why people who are enjoying great teaching podcasts don’t simply continue enjoying them as a supplement to their weekend church diet. You can go to [insert name of preacher]’s church if you want, but it’s going to be a long commute. Some people have a unique communications gift and others have a particular perspective…